Troubleshooting your TELUS Track+
Solve issues you may experience with TELUS Track+
This page explains how to troubleshoot issues you may be experiencing with your TELUS Track+ device or app. Read below to find solutions to a number of challenges.
Activation issues
Why can’t I activate it on my smartphone?
You will need a TELUS monthly (post-paid) account for your tracker and My TELUS credentials.Why can’t I add a tracker?
- Scan the QR code or enter the serial number (IMEI) manually
- Check if the tracker is turned on and ready to pair (green light is blinking)
- Check how many trackers are on the account
- Your account only allows a maximum of 10 trackers
- Log in again and retry
- Re-install app and retry
- If the tracker was previously owned by someone else, follow these steps:
- Leave the tracker powered on and charged for 30 hours, then reset the device to factory settings by pressing and holding the power button for 20-23 seconds
Account issues
Why can’t I log in to the TELUS Track+ app?
- Use your My TELUS account credentials to log in to the app
- There might be a password issue. Verify if you can log in ontelus.com/MyAccountand if not, thenreset your account password
- Turn off, then turn back on your smartphone, and attempt to log in again
I want to reset my account password
You may reset your account password
and it will automatically update the password for this app. Why can’t I add someone to my Track+ account?
Only admin users can add or remove other users.To add/invite a user:
- Open the Track+ app on the account owner’s app
- Select the menu icon (3 lines) at the top-left of the app homepage
- SelectAdd Tracker/User
- SelectUser
- Select a contact from your contact list or tapAdd manually
Notes
:- Your account can only have up to 5 users. If you have exceeded the maximum number of allowed members, you will receive an error message
- You can delete pending/expired invitations, and try again
- Check that the recipient is entering a valid code
Why can’t I remove someone from my Track+ account?
Only admin users can remove other users. To remove a user:
- Tap on the tracker in the homepage view
- Select the 3 vertical dots in the top right
- ClickRemove
Why didn’t my friend/family member receive the invitation code?
Ask the recipient to verify their spam/junk folder for the email invitation. You, the admin, can delete the invitation and invite them again.What happens when I cancel and resume my service?
Upon resuming your Track+ service with TELUS, you will need to power cycle the tracker by pressing and holding the power button for ~7 seconds to turn off the device, then repeat the steps to turn the device on.App issues
Why can’t I download/update the TELUS Track+ app?
- Ensure your smartphone’s operating system version is Apple iOS 11.0 or newer, or Android OS 5.0 or newer
- Update your TELUS Track+ app to the latest version
- Make sure your phone is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi or data (LTE)
Why is the app crashing/slow/not working?
- Turn off your phone, then turn it on and try again
- Ensure your smartphone’s operating system version is Apple iOS 11.0 or newer, or Android OS 5.0 or newer
- Ensure the latest version of the Track+ app is installed
- Clear the app’s cache and history on your smartphone’s settings
- Uninstall the TELUS Track+ app, restart your phone, and reinstall the app
How can I change the language between French and English?
The app’s language will reflect your smartphone’s default language. Change your smartphone’s default language settings to English or French, then open your default internet browser on your smartphone to clear the cache after installing the app. For English, check that you are using English (Canada) so the units of measurement in the app appear in metres.
Why is the “Ring”/"Locate Now” feature not working?
- Check the tracker’s battery level on the app
- Let 2 minutes pass before trying again
- Log in again and retry
- Turn off, then turn on your smartphone and try again
- Re-install the app and retry
Why is the “Safety Zone” feature not working?
- Ensure your Safety Zone is a minimum of 150 metres
- Delete the Safety Zone and try setting it up again
- Check your tracker’s profile to ensure you have set up the location update settings
- Is the Safety Zone appearing in yards instead of metres? Check that you are using English (Canada) for the smartphone’s language settings so the units of measurement in the app appear in metres
The tracker location is not showing on the map
- Ensure location services on your smartphone are on
- Check the tracker’s battery. If it blinks red and beeps once every 5 seconds, you will need to charge the device because it has a low battery
- Also, please see the inaccurate location Q&A below
What do I do if the tracker is “not responding” within the app?
- Confirm your tracker is powered on
- Confirm your tracker has sufficient battery by putting it on the charger. Solid yellow means it is charging or solid green means it is fully charged
- PressLocate NoworRingwithin the app to see the tracker response
- Confirm that your tracker is still paired to your app
Why are locations inaccurate/incorrect?
- Check the timestamp to see if the location is current
- The strength and accuracy of all the signals used to find locations can be affected if the tracker is inside a building or vehicle, surrounded by hills or tall buildings or near a large body of water
Why am I not receiving notifications from the app?
- Ensure your location notifications are turned on
- You may need to reset the size of your Safety Zone if the Safety Zone is surrounding an area where the signal is not strong
- Notifications could be delayed due to system checks
I want to turn the notifications off.
- Open the app
- Go to the menu or tap on the user/tracker
- TapEdit profile
- Change your location update settings to a less frequent setting orNever
I accidentally changed my profile from Admin to Viewer, and now I cannot change back.
- Download the app on a different device (Android phone, iPhone)
- Log in with the same My TELUS account credentials
- Remove the viewer that was set up in error
Device issues
Why is the tracker not turning/powering on?
Check the tracker’s battery. If it blinks red and beeps once every 5 seconds, the tracker’s battery is low. You will need to charge the device for at least 10 minutes and try again.How do I reset the tracker?
Press and hold the power button on the Tracker for 23 seconds to reset factory defaults. After resetting your tracker, you will need to add the tracker to your Track+ account again.Why is the tracker not charging?
- Use the original charger
- Try a different outlet
- Check the User Guide to understand the different LED lights
The tracker has no connection or has a limited connection.
Why is the tracker not ringing?
See instructions for Why is the "Ring”/"Locate Now” feature is not working?
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